Eric Fournel

Eric Fournel currently serves as the Director of Operations at St Marys Cement, Votorantim Cimentos, overseeing the McInnis Plant with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, multicultural team management, and cost efficiency. Fournel has substantial experience in the cement industry, including roles as Bulk Commodities Manager at Ambatovy Joint-Venture and Regional Head of Maintenance and Equipment Technology at Holcim México, where operational optimization and cost reduction were prioritized. With a background in maintenance management at Lafarge and a solid educational foundation including an MBA from IE Business School, Fournel combines technical expertise with strategic leadership skills. Additionally, Fournel is a Lifetime Member of Beta Gamma Sigma and founded Caementum Consulting, focused on operational assistance within the building materials sector.